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Tarantula (1955)  link to Tarantula on IMDb  

Number: 2493

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IMDb Rating:
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6.5/10 (7.1K votes)

Country: United States, 80 minutes

Spoken languages: English

Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi

Director(s): Jack Arnold

Storyline:
In the Arizona desert, Professor Gerald Deemer is experimenting with growth hormones in the hopes of finding a way to increase the world's food supply. His partner in the project was recently found dead in the desert, suffering from a disease that normally takes years to advance but, in his case, seems to have afflicted him in only a few days. The local doctor, Matt Hastings, is puzzled by the strange case and, with Deemer's recently arrived (and very pretty) assistant, Stephanie Clayton, tries to figure out what is going on. When cattle remains are found in the countryside, evidence points to a giant tarantula as the culprit.

Cast:

John Agar Dr. Matt Hastings
Mara Corday Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton
Leo G. Carroll Prof. Gerald Deemer
Nestor Paiva Sheriff Jack Andrews
Ross Elliott Joe Burch
Raymond Bailey Townsend
Hank Patterson Josh
Bert Holland Barney Russell
Steve Darrell Andy Andersen
Wag Blesing Townsman (uncredited)

Medium: Digital Copy,

Location: Red 4TB Drive

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 2.39:1